Lighting the candle lantern requires a tinderbox and level 4 Firemaking. No experience is received when lighting a candle lantern.

Candle lanterns are somewhat recommended for the Lumbridge Swamp Caves, as they have a lower chance of igniting the swamp gas, which will cause an explosion and hit the player for up to 200 life points. However, a better alternative is a bullseye lantern, and if that is not available then an oil lantern will suffice.